Too Casual About a Potential Cataclysmic War

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Neither the U.S. or Russia should appease each other’s worst behaviors — but threatening war with cataclysmic potential with the world’s only other arrmed-to-the-teeth nuclear heavyweight ought to be accompanied by more than a “perhaps so” when queried about a possible direct armed conflict with Russia. If this race were between Joe Biden vs.

Matt Damon Agrees with Lincoln Chafee

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It’s clear that Matt Damon agrees with former Senator (and former Republican) Lincoln Chafee who said this about Palin: I do think she is dangerous for the future of the country having such limited experience and sharing that aggressive, belligerent approach to the world. That’s not in our long term best interests.

Remembering William Odom For Saying It as He Saw It

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Lt. General and former National Security Agency Director William Odom once wrote this about the Iraq War: The invasion of Iraq may well turn out to be the greatest strategic disaster in American history. In any event, the longer we stay, the worse it will be.

Lincoln Chafee Refers to Sarah Palin as a “Cocky Whacko”

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Lincoln Chafee was one of my favorite moderates in the U.S. Senate. His common sense progressive realism in foreign affairs was essential during the battle over John Bolton’s confirmation. Unlike a number of others who sought higher national office, Chafee voted against the Iraq War Resolution.

On North Korea, Fasten Your Seat Belts

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I have no independent verification, but MSNBC is out with a news alert stating that “U.S. official tells AP that North Korea’s Kim Jong Il may have suffered stroke.” The U.S. botched the transition (thus far) of Fidel Castro stepping down from power.